The Montreal SPCA's new 'poster pig' Monday, August 4, 2014 Back in May, a pig found wandering by the roadside was taken to the Montreal SPCA. The female pig was less than a month old, with clipped teeth and tail, leading the SPCA to believe she was most likely on her way to slaughter and fell off a truck. Now the SPCA is hoping Rosalie will become a poster pig that encourages consumers to think twice before buying pork from a "factory farm."You can read Rosalie's story in a press release on the SPCA website. Alanna Devine, director of Animal Advocacy at the Montreal SPCA, says in the release: "We want to raise awareness of factory farming practices so that consumers can make informed decisions regarding their food choices, and we want the public to meet Rosalie so that they realize that pigs are just as intelligent as our pet dogs."The invitation was extended to members of the press, and CTV News was among those who covered the story. They took their cameras to Rosalie's new home, Ruby Ranch Pig Sanctuary in Kenilworth, Ont. Ruby Ranch cares for 22 rescue pigs, including Bardot, a piglet found roaming the roadside near London, Ont. BP Bacon festivals which run out of bacon Behind the Lines - August 2014
Which Farmer’s Almanac Is Going Out of Print? Friday, November 7, 2025 Many media outlets, including Farms.com,have reported that “the farmer’s almanac” is going out of business (Read: Farmers’ Almanac ceasing operation after 208 years), but it may not be the one you thought they were referring to. “You may have heard that the Farmer’s Almanac, based out... Read this article online
Supreme Court Backs CFIA Ostrich Farm Cull Friday, November 7, 2025 Agency staff began rounding up the birds mid-afternoon on November 6, corralling the ostriches into an enclosure made of hay bales about three to four metres high. The cull order was originally given ten months ago, on December 31, after lab tests confirmed the presence of highly... Read this article online
Saskatchewan Farmer Tyson Ozeroff Photo Wins Lallemand Contest Thursday, November 6, 2025 Lallemand Plant Care is once again supporting rural safety and community spirit through its annual Hometown Roots Contest. The Langham Fire Department in Saskatchewan will receive a $5,000 donation as part of the 2025 program. A local farmer from Langham entered a photo that captured... Read this article online
Ag industry reacts to federal budget Thursday, November 6, 2025 Canadian ag industry groups are providing feedback on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget. Here’s what industry organizations are saying. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) classifies the budget’s plan as making progress but still leaving gaps for the... Read this article online
Rooted in Resilience -- Women Cultivating the Future of Agriculture Thursday, November 6, 2025 Feeling the weight of a tough year in agriculture? If you’re a woman working in agriculture - whether your boots are in the field or your focus is in the boardroom - you’ve likely felt the weight of a tough year. But here’s the good news: you’re not alone, and your work matters more than... Read this article online